2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (292 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (457 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 96 L |
